Ancient History

Circa 10,000 BCE a group of people called the Iranis existed. They came from the Hyrkanian steppes as shepherds.

The 18th largest country in the world, Iran is approximately the size of the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany combined. It has a population of over seventy million people.

Modern Age

When the alchemist known as Diablo first resurfaced he offered his alchemal powers to the highest bidder. The Shah of Iran paid a large sum for Diablo to use his power to turn a desert region in his country into a lush paradise. Diablo complied, but the results only proved temporary.[1]

In his plot to take down dictatorial regimes, Gregory Stark simultaneously equipped North Korean and Iranian rebels with the Super-Soldier Serum. As the Avengers and Ultimates were pre-occcupied in battle with hundred of Korean super-soldiers, "fifty freedom fighters" led a revolt in Iran. These super-powered Iranians supported fellow democratic rebels and took down the Iranian regime in power in Tehran. The "freedom fighters" executed the old "party leadership" establishing democracy. This new government was noticeably more American-friendly. As a token of good will, the United States donated the Triskelion to the new government.[5]